CPSC recall 10-742, announced June 16, 2010, covers American Signature Entertainment Centers (about 24,000 units). The recalled entertainment centers' shelves can detach and fall onto consumers when the entertainment centers are moved. The notice cites 4 incident reports and 2 injuries. American Signature Inc. is sending free repair kits to consumers who purchased the recalled entertainment centers. Recall contact: call (866) 274-6631 or (866) 823-7867, or go to www.vcf.com.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The recalled entertainment centers with model names "Arts and Crafts", "Vineyard Manor", "Lake Cottage", "Studio One", "West Indies" and "Plantation Cove" were sold in various colors including dark brown, natural, black and white with fixed or adjustable shelves.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- When sold
- October 2002 through December 2009
- Price paid
- $70 to $1,650
Why it was recalled
The recalled entertainment centers' shelves can detach and fall onto consumers when the entertainment centers are moved.
Incidents and injuries
American Signature Inc. has received four reports of the shelf above the television collapsing, causing two injuries. Injuries include a child who was struck on her fingers and an adult who required stitches to his mouth. There were also two reports of minor property damage.
Official remedy
American Signature Inc. is sending free repair kits to consumers who purchased the recalled entertainment centers. Consumers should not move the entertainment centers until they install the free repair kit. If the entertainment center must be moved, remove the center shelf above the television first. Consumers should contact the store where they purchased the entertainment center if they do not receive the repair kit.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Contact the firm. Call (866) 274-6631 or (866) 823-7867, or go to www.vcf.com.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- American Signature
- Recall number
- 10-742
- Units
- About 24,000
- Manufactured in
- China, Malaysia, Thailand
- Sold at / sales period
- Value City Furniture, Rooms Today and American Signature Furniture stores from October 2002 through December 2009 for about $1,650. The individual shelf was also sold separately for about $70.
- Importer
- American Signature Inc., of Columbus, Ohio
Entertainment Centers
CPSC product type: Television Carts/Stands/Entertainment Centers
This recall in context
Compared with the 378 furniture recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 24,000 units: the 82nd-largest of 329 furniture recalls that state a unit count. The median is 4,000 units.
- Hazard
- Fall: named in 128 of 378 furniture recalls.
- Brand history
- American Signature is named in 3 CPSC notices in this index, from 2010 to 2014. This recall is the earliest.
- Time on sale
- About 7 years. Recalled 6 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For more information, contact the store where the entertainment center was purchased. Consumers can find the location of American Signature Furniture stores at (866) 274-6631 or Value City Furniture stores at (866) 823-7867, contact American Signature toll-free at (877) 793-3423 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms' websites at www.vcf.com or www.asfurniture.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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